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So we received the security deposit on our first rental and now we are unsure what the next legal steps are. I think I need to open a separate interest account (escrow?) and then provide the tenant with the bank and...
I'm in a particularly dramatic situation to say the least. Against my better judgement, I allowed my brother in law to move in from out of state with my wife and I. He agreed and was expected to get a job and begin pa...
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Apparently, if you already have the cards they will still work, but you can't order any new ones. Just venting here because I built a plan for my new out-of-state property around this system and now I have to scram...
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STR Owners and potential STR owners - Here's a little advice. When getting insurance for your STR's, strongly consider getting the additional $1,000,000 liability umbrella coverage. It doesn't add a lot more to the ...
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I'm trying to understand what options I have to gather more information regarding an abandoned home in a neighboring town. The house has been vacant for a couple years and is in a nice neighborhood (values around $40...
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Hey Everyone! Here is the lowdown:Purchased an investment single family home 2bed/1bath in North Park that was well under market value due to repairs needed and being built in 1928. Purchase Price: $585k with a $100k ...
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So I'm looking for some advice on how to negotiate this deal. I have come across a seller who has no mortgage on their investment property, lives over 2 hours away from the property, and is fed up with renting, and j...
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Hello, Anyone has experience using REPS status via their wife or husband to offset W-2? MY 2024 W-2 will be more than $300K and this year (2024) I married a real state agent. I have been reading a lot and educating m...
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